Rivian R2 Drive Modes Explained, All Eight and What They Do
The R2 comes with up to eight drive modes, and how many you get depends entirely on your trim. Rivian also gave me the specifics on what Conserve actually changes… · Rivian R2
My R2 After 2,500 Miles of Real Driving (Video)
The Rivian R2 Is the Best Charging 400-Volt Car Now
What Affects Your Rivian Range and How to Get More
Most Efficient Rivian R1 Tires by Size, Ranked by Real Data
R2 Performance Hits 3.45 Seconds, Faster Than Rivian’s Own 0 to 60
R2 Fast Charging Test Beats Rivian’s Own 29 Minute Claim
Rivian Care Now Available in 48 States
Rivian R2 Buyer Reference, Every Spec That Matters Before You Order
The Sunday Drive – R2 Crosses 2000 VINs, R1 Lineup Shuffle, and IONNA
R2 crosses 2,000 VINs as deliveries ramp, Rivian drops the R1 Dual Standard configuration, and I share two years with my Gen 2 R1T and how I ended the lease early. Plus a trade-in PSA and IONNA crossing 115 sites.
Rivian R2 Crosses 2,000 VINs as Deliveries Ramp
A 20xx VIN from a friend taking delivery this week shows Rivian has built past 2,000 R2 vehicles. Built does not mean delivered though, and here is why.
Two Years With My Gen 2 R1T and How I Ended the Lease Early
Two years with my Gen 2 R1T, the service experience, and how I ended my lease early to move into the R2.
Rivian R2 Test Mule Spotted in British Columbia, Canada
An R2 test mule was spotted out in British Columbia, one of the first R2 sightings in Canada. A good sign for buyers up north as the US rollout cools off this week.
IONNA Hits 115 Charging Sites Across 30 States With New Seffner Opening
IONNA is opening its new Seffner Rechargery near Tampa this Friday, pushing Florida to 17 locations with more under construction. The Friday ribbon cutting is invite only, but customer clinics across Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, and Miami are open to everyone that weekend. Then from July 2 to 5 the whole network drops to $0.20/kWh for the holiday. Here is what it means for Rivian owners.
Why You Would Still Order an R1 Over an R2 Today
Everyone assumes the R2 is the smart buy because that is where the new tech lives. Most of that tech is coming to the R1 anyway. The real reason to order an R1 today is the bigger body, the third row, the towing, and the range, none of which an update can ever add, and it makes you wonder why Rivian has not refreshed the R1 yet.
Rivian R1 Configurations Explained, Dual Large to Quad Max
The R1 order menu is down to four configurations. Here is how Dual Large, Dual Max, Tri Max, and Quad Max compare across every color, wheel, interior, and drive mode, and which ones unlock as you move up the lineup.
Rivian Officially Drops the R1 Dual Standard Configuration
Rivian has stopped selling the R1 Dual Standard on the R1T and R1S, ending the last LFP battery option in the R1 lineup and widening the price gap between R1 and R2.
Can Rivian Hit an 80% Mobile Service Target?
Rivian is doing nearly 60% of service via mobile vans and trucks, aiming for 80% to beat service center bottlenecks. Having experienced this with three Rivians, it’s incredibly convenient. However, pushing complex repairs to driveways just to hit a target risks hurting quality.
PSA – Shop Your Rivian Trade-In Before You Order An R2
Rivian appraised my R1T at $66,520. Carvana came in at $75,200 and Ever ended up paying $76,000. If you are trading in for an R2, shop your Rivian trade-in around first. The spread can run thousands.